--- product_id: 14810529 title: "The One and the Many: A Contemporary Thomistic Metaphysics" price: "€ 70.94" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/14810529-the-one-and-the-many-a-contemporary-thomistic-metaphysics store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # The One and the Many: A Contemporary Thomistic Metaphysics **Price:** € 70.94 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The One and the Many: A Contemporary Thomistic Metaphysics - **How much does it cost?** € 70.94 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/14810529-the-one-and-the-many-a-contemporary-thomistic-metaphysics) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The One and the Many: A Contemporary Thomistic Metaphysics [Clarke S.J., W. Norris] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The One and the Many: A Contemporary Thomistic Metaphysics Review: Solid work - A brilliant work on metaphysics, that draws on Classical but also more modern corpuses. It is written with questions at the end of each chapter so that it can easily be used as a textbook for a class. There are a few chapters the author could have done a little better job on, but there were no major flaws that I noticed. Review: A Metaphysical Page-Turner. - The history of metaphysical speculation is replete with contrast and contradiction; e.g. all is change, change is illusion, or all is one, each is all. As a result of which, many have sought new starting points and invented new lanquages (Heidegger must leap to mind) in the hope of providing improved perspectives. In "The One and the Many", Norris Clarke accepts the challenge of Western thought. He does not attempt to start anew, invent a new language or rise above the past. Rather, he builds on the core ideas that Western speculation has provided seeking the limits and assimilating the truths of each. Patiently and clearly by assimilation and contrast, Norris Clarke provides a 21st century "Thomistic existentialist" integration while calmly addressing the challenges of modernity to its ancient and medieval roots. Half-way through Norris Clarke's The One and the Many, I decided to review some of Heidegger's Being and Time. Fresh from Father Clarke, Heidegger seemed intelligible. For this ametuer philosopher that was startling and a testimony to the clear think Father Clarke imparts to his readers. This book is a joy to read. Enjoy him for both method and content and revel in a philosophy text that is an easy page-turner (this doesn't happen too often!). Peace ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #199,413 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #233 in Philosophy Metaphysics #397 in Religious Philosophy (Books) #1,715 in Catholicism (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (122) | | Dimensions | 9 x 6 x 0.75 inches | | Edition | First Edition | | ISBN-10 | 0268037078 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0268037079 | | Item Weight | 1.2 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 332 pages | | Publication date | January 31, 2001 | | Publisher | University of Notre Dame Press | ## Images ![The One and the Many: A Contemporary Thomistic Metaphysics - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71aqRMbrnmL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid work *by R***T on March 11, 2025* A brilliant work on metaphysics, that draws on Classical but also more modern corpuses. It is written with questions at the end of each chapter so that it can easily be used as a textbook for a class. There are a few chapters the author could have done a little better job on, but there were no major flaws that I noticed. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Metaphysical Page-Turner. *by J***Y on February 19, 2002* The history of metaphysical speculation is replete with contrast and contradiction; e.g. all is change, change is illusion, or all is one, each is all. As a result of which, many have sought new starting points and invented new lanquages (Heidegger must leap to mind) in the hope of providing improved perspectives. In "The One and the Many", Norris Clarke accepts the challenge of Western thought. He does not attempt to start anew, invent a new language or rise above the past. Rather, he builds on the core ideas that Western speculation has provided seeking the limits and assimilating the truths of each. Patiently and clearly by assimilation and contrast, Norris Clarke provides a 21st century "Thomistic existentialist" integration while calmly addressing the challenges of modernity to its ancient and medieval roots. Half-way through Norris Clarke's The One and the Many, I decided to review some of Heidegger's Being and Time. Fresh from Father Clarke, Heidegger seemed intelligible. For this ametuer philosopher that was startling and a testimony to the clear think Father Clarke imparts to his readers. This book is a joy to read. Enjoy him for both method and content and revel in a philosophy text that is an easy page-turner (this doesn't happen too often!). Peace ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Modern and Classic at once *by D***G on November 29, 2014* If you are new to Thomistic Metaphysics, then you may not be aware that there are many interpretations of St. Thomas Aquinas' metaphysics. Some try to bring him into the modern era, others try to understand him and make him knowable to others. Aquinas himself never wrote a specific book on his metaphysics. Rather, his metaphysical thought was inseparable from everything he wrote. This is one reason Aquinas is a realist. His metaphysics is not a theory, but a real introspect into "being" which is what is truly real. Norris Clarke's book was a delightful read. He is so far my favorite "Thomist". He was clear, but deep. It is difficult to teach metaphysics, since it involves anything which "is". Where do you start? I think this is where Clarke shines. He presents reasons for why metaphysics is important and introduces you to metaphysics while discussing its historical implications. He does this with modern examples that anyone will understand. Honestly, this is the best book I've found for getting my students to think about metaphysics. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/14810529-the-one-and-the-many-a-contemporary-thomistic-metaphysics](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/14810529-the-one-and-the-many-a-contemporary-thomistic-metaphysics) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-05-14*